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Litigation Funders Thrive as Companies and Law Firms Seek Financing

In the unprecedented economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus, well-heeled companies and law firms are seeking to fortify their cash reserves and contain capital expenditures.
5 minute read

Law.com

Law Firms Flock to Litigation Funders Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Some litigation funders are seeing a flood of inquiries from law firms as they brace for the economic and litigation realities of life after the global pandemic.
7 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder LCM Hires London Investment Manager From Augusta Ventures

James Foster has more than 25 years' experience in litigation and dispute resolution in the building and construction sector, LCM said.
2 minute read

International Edition

UK Court Claims Plummet, But Lawyers Predict 'Surge' Post-Pandemic

New research has found that claims dropped by 65% in the past month, but litigation is expected to pick up in due course.
2 minute read

International Edition

Five Financing Options for Law Firms in Challenging Times

Some ways of improving a law firm's financial situation are tried and tested, others are more novel.
5 minute read

International Edition

Burford Suspends Dividend, Leaders to Funnel Bonuses Back Into Business

It comes as fellow AIM-listed company Ince announces board changes in view of the economic turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Funder Sues Another Plaintiffs Firm Over Unpaid Loan

Breach-of-contract suits like this one may become more common if courts stay closed to slow spread of the coronavirus, one consultant said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

How South Florida Law Firms Are Getting Bigger Returns With Less Risk

The practice of litigation funding is big business. Litigation spending in the U.S. aggregated $21.09 billion in 2019 and is is projected to rise to $22.32 billion in 2020.
4 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder LCM's First-Half Profits Rise as Law Firm Alliance Pays Off

The funder said its strategic alliance with an unnamed international law firm has proved "exceptionally valuable."
2 minute read

The Recorder

Why Litigation Finance Transformed in the 2010s, And What 2030 Might Bring

As recently as 10 years ago, the term "litigation finance" was more likely met with puzzled looks than an understanding nod in the United States.
11 minute read

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